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Furman Falls to Spiders, 13-9
Paladin Newspaper
The Paladins fell 13-9 to the Richmond Spiders on Saturday. The loss moves their overall record to 2-3, and 1-2 in-conference. Both teams had a sturdy defense, as Furman was able to induce four turnovers from the Spiders four times, while turning it over twice themselves. The game opened slowly, with Furman totaling -8 yards... The post Furman Falls to Spide
An Interview with U.S. Senate Candidate Dr. Annie Andrews
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Gracie Moore: Were you politically active during your undergraduate career? Annie Andrews: The honest answer is no. I was not politically active. I did not really get interested or involved in advocacy or policy until I had already spent several years working as a pediatrician and had become a mother. That really shifted my perspective... The post An Intervi
An Interview with Professor Michael May on AI in the Arts
Paladin Newspaper
Gracie Moore: How have you used AI in your own artistic process? Michael May: So for me, I feel like it’s a collaboration. I’ve never just put a prompt into AI and accepted what I’ve been given. I have a very thorough prompt. Sometimes [I use] multiple images to explain what I want. I only... The post An Interview with Professor Michael May on AI in the Arts
Offsides and Off the Record: Sports Through Knight Life
Paladin Newspaper
As Sports Editor of The Paladin, I’m surrounded by on-campus sports all the time. However, my love for sports extends beyond Furman’s campus. Being just a fan of sports means that I pay attention to everything happening around the country and the globe. Just covering Furman sports was not enough to satisfy my fascination with... The post Offsides and Off the
Furman Singers perform Mozart’s Requiem with Greenville Symphony
Paladin Newspaper
The Furman Singers, founded in 1946, started the year off strong with a collaborative performance of Mozart’s Requiem on Sept. 26 and 27. They joined the Clemson choir and Greenville Symphony Orchestra at the Peace Center for the performances. Mozart’s Requiem is a renowned work consisting of 14 movements. Out of those movements, Mozart only... The post Furm
Brandon Tucker Takes Over the Reins of Powerhouse Men’s Soccer
Paladin Newspaper
Head soccer coach Brandon Tucker may be a rookie to the job, but he isn’t lacking in his understanding of Furman’s soccer culture of excellence. Tucker, appointed head coach on Dec. 22, 2025, brings decades of soccer knowledge to the role. He worked as an assistant coach under former head coach Doug Allison, who left... The post Brandon Tucker Takes Over the
Chase Williamson is the Newest Addition to the Campus Community as Artist-in-Residence
Paladin Newspaper
The Furman University Art Department announced that Chase Williamson will be the True Inspiration Artist-in-Residence for the 2026 fall semester. Williamson’s work centers on southern Black womanhood in natural settings. A Tennessee native and graduate of the University of Tennessee Knoxville class of 2026, Williamson will work as a mentor to Furman art stud
The Paladins Top Songs of the Summer
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1. “Ain’t In LA” – ADÉLA “Ain’t In LA,” which is the third single from Slovakian star ADÉLA’s debut album, has splashed onto the scene and resonated with a global audience. The theme of dreaming beyond borders has followed ADÉLA since her journey began at Dream Academy (the survival competition reality show between 20 contestants... The post The Paladins Top
What Furman Should Look for in Its Next President
Paladin Newspaper
In May 2026, President Elizabeth Davis announced she would be leaving Furman after the 2026-27 academic year. Davis led Furman for 12 years. She guided the institution through COVID-19 and started several initiatives on campus, including Clearly Furman, a donor-funded campaign that raised over $500 million for Furman, and The Furman Advantage, a four-year pe
No. 24 Furman Falls Short Against No. 16 South Carolina State, 20-17
Paladin Newspaper
Furman came up short to South Carolina State on Saturday night at Paladin Stadium. After the Bulldogs stopped quarterback Connor Ackerley two yards short of the first down on fourth-and-ten with 1:57 remaining, the Paladins failed to recover, losing 20-17. The Saturday night matchup featured a comeback effort from the Paladins, who entered the second... The
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